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Enters transfer portal Simpson entered the NCAA's transfer portal Tuesday, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Simpson was expected to enter the NCAA's transfer portal after he was announced to have left Massachusetts' football program. The wideout has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves program Simpson (undisclosed) is no longer a member of the Massachusetts football program.

Impact Simpson will leave the Minutemen after having hauled in 60 passes for 808 yards and three touchdowns across 14 games since transferring to UMass prior to the start of last season. Simpson is currently dealing with an undisclosed injury, and the reason for his departure from the team is currently unknown.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Simpson (undisclosed) was seen warming up ahead of UMass' tilt with Central Connecticut, per Andrew Samaha of 91.1 WMUA.

Impact Simpson missed Week 3, but appears to be on track to return. There's a chance the receiver still can't play, but this is a positive sign early before kickoff. Simpson has logged three catches for 16 yards this season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in Week 3 Simpson (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's loss to Buffalo.

Impact Simpson may have been limited in Week 2 as well, where he made one catch while playing just 15 snaps against Toledo. The senior Simpson led the Minutemen with 57 grabs for 792 yards and three touchdowns last year. Simpson should be viewed as questionable ahead of a Week 4 matchup with Central Connecticut.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet Day in Opener Simpson could not get going in the season opener with only two catches for 11 yards in the Minutemen's 28-14 loss to Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

Impact The senior was targeted six times against Eastern Michigan. In 2023 Simpson caught 57 passes for 792 yards and three touchdowns. It did not help Simpson that Massachusetts' quarterback Taisun Phommachanh was sacked six times in the game. The Minutemen are expected to get Simpson in gear this Saturday (Sept. 7) against Toledo.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles again with two catches Simpson only had two receptions for 33 yards in Massachusetts 31-21 win over FCS opponent, Merrimack, on Nov. 4.

Impact Simpson has not been able to repeat the magic earlier this season where the junior had 23 receptions for 378 and two touchdowns in a four-game stretch. In three of the four games between Sept. 16 and Oct. 7, Simpson had hundred plus receiving games. He could rebound in the next contest, Nov. 18 at Liberty. The Flames defense is in the bottom quarter of the country against the pass that allows on average two passing touchdowns per game.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Massachusetts Simpson announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he's committed to play for Massachusetts next season.

Impact Across the last two collegiate seasons at Arizona, Simpson logged just eight receptions for 102 yards in that span. He also handled kick returns throughout the 2020-23 campaign, but he'll now hope for a larger offensive role with the Minutemen.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing eyes in camp Simpson has drawn praise in fall camp for his work ethic and ability to play all three wideout spots, Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Lev suggests that Simpson is likely aligned as the first receiver off the bench, meaning an injury to any of the starters would likely open a spot for him in the unit. At this point, he shouldn't be considered for most college formats, but Simpson appears to be trending toward becoming a future contributor and seems likely to see some reps in 2022.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UA spring practice No. 10: RB Jonah Coleman, WR Anthony Simpson among standouts The Arizona Wildcats football team held their 10th practice of spring on Wednesday. Here are some notes and observations from spring practic...

MARCH 31, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM